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Deaths of despair / Effective altruism (Angus Deaton)

November 24, 2020
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Rationally Speaking Podcast

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Economist and Nobel Laureate Angus Deaton discusses the rise in “deaths of despair” in the U.S. – deaths from drugs, alcohol or suicide. What's causing it? Also, Julia and Angus debate whether effective altruism can help the poor.